For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 5,828 students in Harnett County, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Harnett County, NC are Harnett County Early College, Union Pines High School and Western Harnett High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harnett County, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Harnett County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Harnett County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Union Pines High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Harnett County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harnett County Early College
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
660 E Johnson St
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 814-3470
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 814-3470
Grades: 9-13
| 95 students
Rank: #22.
Union Pines High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1981 Union Church Rd
Cameron, NC 28326
(910) 947-5511
Cameron, NC 28326
(910) 947-5511
Grades: 9-12
| 1,377 students
Rank: #33.
Western Harnett High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10637 Nc Hwy 27 West
Lillington, NC 27546
(919) 499-5113
Lillington, NC 27546
(919) 499-5113
Grades: 9-12
| 1,322 students
Rank: #44.
Harnett Central High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2911 Harnett Central Rd
Angier, NC 27501
(919) 639-6161
Angier, NC 27501
(919) 639-6161
Grades: 9-12
| 1,498 students
Rank: #55.
Triton High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
215 Maynard Lake Road
Erwin, NC 28339
(910) 897-8121
Erwin, NC 28339
(910) 897-8121
Grades: 9-12
| 1,225 students
Rank: #66.
Star Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 11th Street
Lillington, NC 27546
(910) 893-4072
Lillington, NC 27546
(910) 893-4072
Grades: 6-12
| 43 students
Rank: n/an/a
1008 South 11th Street
Lillington, NC 27546
(910) 893-8151
Lillington, NC 27546
(910) 893-8151
Grades: K-12
| 268 students
Harnett County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Gordon Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Magnet School
4200 Percy Blvd, Bldg L-6323
Cameron, NC 28326
(910) 907-1300
Cameron, NC 28326
(910) 907-1300
Grades: PK-4
| n/a students
15375 Spivey's Corner Hwy
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 592-1401
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 592-1401
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
695 Shawtown Road
Lillington, NC 27546
(910) 893-3415
Lillington, NC 27546
(910) 893-3415
Grades: PK-3
| 386 students
Shughart Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Magnet School
4780 Camel Road, Bldg L1017
Cameron, NC 28326
(910) 907-0210
Cameron, NC 28326
(910) 907-0210
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Shughart Middle School (Closed 2021)
Magnet School
4780 Camel Road, Bldg L1017
Cameron, NC 28326
(910) 907-0211
Cameron, NC 28326
(910) 907-0211
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Harnett County, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Harnett County, NC include Harnett County Early College, Union Pines High School and Western Harnett High School.
How many public high schools are located in Harnett County, NC?
7 public high schools are located in Harnett County, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in Harnett County, NC?
Harnett County, NC public high schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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